Rallying the troops for another great season of small groups? Use the training topics below for workshops during the rally and for follow-up training after the rally.

Being Invitational


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Strategic Times to Invite

Every group should strive to be invitational. There are certain times in a group’s calendar where inviting is easier and makes sense.

How to Find New Group Members

Find new group members by looking for unconnected people, especially those you already have some relationship with.

How to Make Your Group Welcoming to Guests

It can be intimidating to attend a small group for the first time. Will your group make guests feel welcome or weird?

Mentoring in a Small Group


How Can a Small Group Lead to Disciple-Making?

Without personal mentoring, a small group can become a smaller version of a big problem. Learn how to move your group toward one-on-one disciple-making relationships.

How to Have a Follow-up Conversation

In your group, sometimes you will need to take the initiative to meet with someone outside the group meeting to help them keep moving forward.

Involving Others in Follow-up Conversations

Follow-up conversations outside of group meetings allow you to get specific with people’s needs. They are also a great opportunity to help others learn to lead – so don’t do all the follow-up yourself.

How to Mentor Co-Leaders

Mentoring co-leaders is a vital practice in raising up people who can help others pursue God and who can lead future small groups.

Common Small Group Challenges


Dealing with the Small Group Dominator

Many small group leaders must deal with people who dominate the discussion during a meeting. Here are a few tips for dealing with a dominator.

How to Avoid Being a Weird Small Group

If a group is weird or awkward, people will not come back. Here is how not to be weird!

Getting a Group Ready to Reproduce

Small groups don’t just reproduce out of the blue. It takes intentional steps to help group members prepare to launch a new group.

How to Avoid Small Group Leader Burnout

Helpful tips for how to stay in the game longer as a small group leader.